Archive for 'The Marches'

The city of Ascoli Piceno is a remarkable place in the region of Le Marche that lies at the meeting of two rivers and is almost completely surrounded by mountains.

This magical place is very well connected by rail and has become a very popular visiting destination for tourists.

There are superb holiday villas in Sant’Omero for tourists to relax in for a few days if they wish while they explore Ascoli Piceno, less than a half hour’s drive away.


Why not begin your day of exploration with a stroll around the historical centre of Ascoli Piceno. Most of the old buildings here were constructed from a beautiful gray marble called Travertine, mined from the nearby mountains. Be sure to see the glorious Piazza del Popolo which is widely regarded as being one of the most beautiful squares in Italy!

Come and see the spectacular city of Ancona, an urban port on the coast of Le Marche. Tourists will delight in the rich scenery that surrounds them here and of course, the delicious range of seafood dishes that await them in quaint little eateries beside the sea. There is a lovely range of holiday rentals in Le Marche to choose from, all within easy reach of Ancona.

This seaside city sits on a spur of land jutting out to sea and offers breathtaking views wherever you look here. Start off your day of touring with a visit to the majestic Basilica of San Ciriaco on top of Guasco hill overlooking the mouth of Ancona harbour.

This old and beautifully designed building offers a sense of peacefulness to those who stroll within its tall walls.

The thrilling region of Le Marche is the perfect destination for your next Italian holiday! It’s situated in central Italy and is bordered by Emilia, Tuscany, Umbria, Latium and Abruzzo.

It has a beautifully large coastline facing the Adriatic Sea to the east. Le Marche is very hilly and has the Apennines running along its borders which is perfect for sports enthusiasts who enjoy mountain climbing, trekking and other outdoor pursuits. Le Marche is made up of five provinces; Ancona, Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, Macerata and Pesaro Urbino.

Tourists have an excellent selection of holiday accommodation in Le Marche to choose from, many with spectacular views of the region. The capital city is Ancona which is a sea port in the southern part of the region.

The beautiful hills and valleys of the Alto Metauro region in Le Marche are indeed a sight for sore eyes! This district rests in the centre of the Apennines Mountains and borders with Tuscany and Umbria. It lies along the road from Florence to Urbino and was extremely important during the ages of Humanism and Renaissance because of the major market towns close to the area.

Visitors wishing to spend a few days in this tranquil area have a nice choice of vacation rentals in Morro D'Alba, only a few kilometres away from the area of Alto Metauro.


This spectacular spot of undisturbed natural beauty is well looked after by its people and is thoughtfully cultivated for its valuable charcoal and other food products. The inhabitants of Alto Metauro continue to use many of the old traditional farming and crafting methods and proudly exhibit how they do so in many workshops and educational venues.

Travel back in time to discover the thrills of the medieval art of jousting at the famous ‘’Giostra della Quintana” in Ascoli Piceno! Held every year on the first Sunday of August in the charming town of Ascoli Piceno in the La Marche region of Italy, this exhilarating festival is well worth visiting and attracts more and more tourists every year.

There are lots of great value vacation rentals in Civitella del Tronto to enjoy your stay in, only thirteen kilometres from Ascoli Piceno. If you’re lucky enough to be here on the first Sunday of August for the ‘’Giostra della Quintana” then prepare to be amazed at the colourful sights, sounds and delicious smells that you will experience in the heart of the town of Ascoli!

Preceding the main jousting event in the local stadium, your eyes will be treated to a feast of colour and movement as a procession of around 1500 people march down the main street dressed in traditional medieval costumes, bearing the flags of their ‘sestiere’.